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C.1870. Leg
bone flute or whistle. Decorations are burned/incised.
According to collection information, this flute may have been used as an
accessory to a game--unstated, but probably used in early versions of popular
"hand games," a form of gambling, complete with team play and
traditional songs. Size is 10.5 inches long. Cat. No. 73.13.3. Courtesy Wyoming State
Museum.
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